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About PtolemyThe Grand Krewe of Ptolemy is one of ten “krewes” in the style of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras founded to support and further the goals and ideals of Carnival Memphis. Founded in 2000, Ptolemy is Carnival’s second youngest krewe and its membership is comprised of a diverse blend of singles and married couples including both life-long Memphians and transplants. PurposePtolemy is a social and philanthropic organization that hosts fun events for its members, other Carnival Memphis krewes, and the community at large. Ptolemy encourages members to give back to the community and support the Carnival Memphis Children’s Charities through philanthropic efforts and events. In addition, each year Ptolemy elects a King, Queen, Duchesses, and a Flagman to represent Ptolemy at Carnival Memphis and other krewes’ events. Ptolemy’s Royalty becomes the face of Ptolemy for the year at Carnival’s events and charity appearances. |
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2026-2027 Board of Directors
The Grand Krewe of Ptolemy is governed by a Board of Directors. The following members have dedicated their time and professional talents to ensuring the Krewe's leadership, service, and successful operation.
GENERAL BOARD
Chair - Allie Rihner Membership - Sarah Anderson Treasurer - Ashley Kersaw Scribe - Mikki Ferguson Chair Elect - Alexandra Schrack Sage - Todd Hethmon Philanthropy - Kelly Acree Social - Lauren Blackstone | AT-LARGE MEMBERSMichael Dawoud Ben Haag Mallory Macdonald NON-VOTING MEMBERSGeneral Counsel - Andrew Schrack Companion Guard Liaisons -Ken Hall Queen Cleo XXVI -Traci Hamersen King Soter XXV -Stefan Cobb |
Royalty
2026 Queen Cleo XXVI Traci Hamersen |  2025 Queen Cleo XXV Lauren Blackstone |  2024 Queen Cleo XXIV Mikki Ferguson |
2023 Queen Cleo XXIII Carmen Pazos Hethmon |
2022 Queen Cleo XXII Kacy Maxwell King Soter XXI Jeff Eaglehouse Duke Lucas Christian Duchess Tia Kimmel Duchess Allie Rihner Duchess Hannah Oberlies Duchess Sarah Webster Princess Neely Makinster Flagman Sefan Cobb Chairman ML Weber |
2020 - 2021 Queen Cleo XXI Allison Prescott King Soter XX Aaron Blackstone Duke Luke VanHoose Duchess Han Le Duchess Carmen Hethmon Duchess Shields Thompson Duchess Mikki Ferguson Princess Gracie Makinster Flagman JR Kamra Flagman Bailey Rihner Chairman Kate Bass |
